It was thanks to a free diving camp in Cali, Colombia that Juan Campuzano discovered the world of diving at the age of 8. Juan did not know how to swim or dive at the time, but he figured out how to do both after his first dive. While at the time, this camp was…
After her hip surgery, Bethany Johnson wasn’t sure she would be able to compete in the upcoming 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, AB. Johnson was on Team Toba’s wheelchair basketball team, and was determined to play, mere months after the procedure. “I actually had to go to a follow-up with my surgeon in…
Sailing at the 2022 Canada Games has been a unique experience in many ways for our Team Toba athletes. The Niagara region is an exciting place for the sport, and the local club hosting the event is the historic Niagara-On-The-Lake Sailing Club. Located right on the Niagara River and so close to the US border…
Brooklyn Olfert has Canada Games volleyball in her blood. Both of her parents, Rob and Julie Olfert, played volleyball in previous Games, and her brother Isaiah played beach volleyball during week 1 of these Games. Rob and Julie are here to cheer on their daughter for every point, even if she may not be focused…
In the Manitoba Cycling community, the Gauthier family stands out. Fifteen-year-old Aimee and her brother Aiden who is older by 2 years, are both at the Canada Summer Games for the first time. That being said, they are already CSG veterans, with this being their second week of competition. They both competed in the mountain…
When Janine Stephens, Manitoba’s rowing team head coach, found out that her assistant coach would not be able to make it to Niagara for the Summer Games due to work commitments, she knew who would be a perfect replacement. Roger Meager is one of those people who has done everything and knows everyone in the…
For almost 35 years the boys’ volleyball program at Dakota Collegiate has had at least two traditions: winning and a head coach with the last name Hudson. First, it was Phil Hudson from 1988-2018 who led them to five provincial titles, and then his son Ryan took over and they won another in 2019. Obviously,…
“It’s all about the team.” Seb Regnier has been looking forward to competing in the Canada Games for more than two years. He arrived here hoping to medal in the 200 and also help his team to the podium in the 4 x 100 m relay. To say he was jacked for the Games would…
It’s been a busy and rewarding summer for Team Toba golfer Addison Kartusch (Winnipeg). The 15-year-old member of St. Charles Golf & Country Club arrives at the Canada Games coming off a top 30 finish at Junior Nationals. Earlier this summer she won the Provincial Junior, finished 3rd in the Provincial Amateur and was a…
Triathlon team manager Claire Healey fails to hold back tears as her athlete Anja Krueger crosses the finish line in the women’s sprint-distance triathlon, winning a silver medal and Manitoba’s first medal of the 2022 Canada Summer Games. “I was so proud seeing Anja cross the finish line to win the silver medal! She has…